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Aug 5, 2025

Virginia tourism hits $35.1B record spending in 2024

Virginia tourism generated $35.1B in 2024, with 44.7M overnight visitors and $2.5B in tax revenue

May 7, 2025

Disney to build its 7th theme park, this one in the United Arab Emirates

Disney will build a new theme park in Abu Dhabi on Yas Island, expanding globally as UAE tourism surges and regional travel hits 120 million yearly.

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